Parents report significant delays and issues with HISD bus services, affecting students' access to education, with one child missing weeks of school and others facing unsafe or distant bus stops.

A severe accident involving a heavy load truck on Highway 290 near West Road caused major traffic disruptions, with full lane closures and a Life Flight response. Detours are in place as cleanup continues.

Murals under Spur 527 in Houston, part of the "HueMan: Shelter" project backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies' $1M grant, aim to empower communities and offer economic opportunities through art and collaboration.

Extreme heat caused a portion of Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas, to buckle. TxDOT temporarily repaired it, with a permanent fix scheduled for later. Potholes also trouble Houston drivers, with many factors contributing to road damage.

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $146 billion plan for transport infrastructure in Texas aiming to improve roads and reduce traffic congestion, mainly in Houston, over the next decade.

The I-45 Gulf Freeway will be closed this weekend for CenterPoint Energy power line work, affecting traffic between Tellepsen Street and Cullen Boulevard.

HISD partners with METRO to offer free public transit for eligible high school students starting the 2025-26 school year.

United Airlines flights were grounded nationwide due to a "technology disruption" affecting its system, causing delays but eventually resuming operations.

Carnival Dream is leaving Galveston for New Orleans in May 2027, with two final voyages planned before shifting homeport. It will offer new cruises alongside the refurbished Carnival Liberty.

Some U.S. airports now allow passengers to keep shoes on during TSA screenings, diverging from post-2001 security practices. The TSA is considering enhancing passenger experience while maintaining security. Official details are pending.

Two hazmat spills after crashes on I-45 North caused major traffic delays in Houston; first a truck collision near Patton Street, then a diesel leak from an 18-wheeler near Crosstimbers Street.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy launches audit on state CDL issuance to ensure qualified drivers and aligns with Trump's "America First, Safety First" policy.

Severe thunderstorms caused a ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, delaying flights, while nearby William P. Hobby Airport remained operational.